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    BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

    Should you buy BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz GLS? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X7 price starts at Rs 1.26 Cr ex-showroom for xDrive40i M Sport Signature (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts Rs 1.32 Cr ex-showroom for 450 4matic (Petrol). X7 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLS has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X7 has a mileage of 14.31 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLS has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    X7 Vs GLS

    Key HighlightsBMW X7Mercedes-Benz GLS
    On Road PriceRs.1,61,18,763*Rs.1,68,11,165*
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)29932989
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison

    • xDrive40d M Sport
      rs1.37 Cr*
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    • 450d Night Edition
      rs1.43 Cr*
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          BMW X7
          BMW X7
          xDrive40d M Sport
            Rs1.37 Cr*
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                Mercedes-Benz GLS
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                450d Night Edition
                  Rs1.43 Cr*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.1,61,18,763*
                Rs.1,68,11,165*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.3,07,978/month
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                Rs.3,19,984/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.5,57,913
                Rs.5,80,665
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
                3.0 L 6-cylinder diesel
                -
                Displacement (cc)
                2993
                2989
                No. of Cylinders
                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
                335.25bhp@4400rpm
                362.07bhp
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
                700Nm@1750-2250rpm
                750Nm
                Valves Per Cylinder
                4
                4
                Turbo Charger
                YesYes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
                8-Speed
                9-Speed TRONIC AT
                Drive Type
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Diesel
                Diesel
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                -
                12
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                14.31
                -
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                80
                -
                Emission Norm Compliance
                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                245
                250
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Air suspension
                Rear Suspension
                Rear twist beam
                Air suspension
                Steering Type
                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
                Tilt &Telescopic
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Steering Gear Type
                -
                Rack & Pinion
                Front Brake Type
                Disc
                Ventilated Disc
                Rear Brake Type
                Disc
                Ventilated Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
                245
                250
                0-100kmph (Seconds)
                5.9
                6.1 s
                Tyre Size
                285/45 R21
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                Tyre Type
                Radial & Tubeless
                Tubeless
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
                5181
                5209
                Width (mm)
                2000
                2157
                Height (mm)
                1835
                1823
                Wheel Base (mm)
                3105
                2782
                Grossweight (kg)
                -
                3250
                Approach Angle
                -
                27 °
                Break Over Angle
                -
                15 °
                Departure Angle
                -
                24 °
                Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)
                220
                -
                Reported Boot Space (Litres)
                -
                355
                Seating Capacity
                6
                7
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
                5 Zone
                5 Zone
                Air Quality Control
                -
                Yes
                Accessory Power Outlet
                YesYes
                Adjustable Headrest
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
                YesYes
                Lumbar Support
                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
                -
                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
                YesYes
                Cruise Control
                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
                -
                Yes
                Foldable Rear Seat
                -
                50:50 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
                YesYes
                USB Charger
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
                With Storage
                Yes
                Gear Shift Indicator
                Yes
                -
                Additional Features

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                "AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Energizing Air Control(Monitoring of air quality including a two-stage filter concept), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with the ability to adjust the intensity of these functions separately or combined ) , Chauffeur Package (rear passenger on the side of the front passenger can move the front passenger seat forward electrically), Rear Comfort Package Plus(Comfort headrests,Comfort center armrest,Extended center armrest,Extended center console), 2 USB ports for charging(Rear), Center armrest(storage compartment), 2 cup holders for the rear, Comfort headrests for the two outer rear seats (Padded additional cushions,Tilt adjustment,Extended comfort center armrest integrated illuminated storage compartment,2 USB interfaces (5 volt charging port) expanded center console,2 cup holders), EASY-PACK tailgate(easily start opening and closing at the push of a button and interrupt it at any time by pressing another button and lower the car from the rear. Lowering the rear makes it easier for you to load and unload), Acoustic Comfort Package(Laminated safety glass for the front and side windows as well as additional insulation measures improve your noise comfort, Acoustic Comfort package reduces outside noises with sound insulation and laminated safety glass, providing a quiet travel atmosphere even at high speeds,The vehicle’s windows are protected by an infrared film, blocking UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining pleasant temperatures even on hot suer days, Sound insulation: The safety glass, coated with acoustic film and insulation, effectively minimizes external noise, such as those from vehicles, tunnel walls, or wet conditions, Infrared-absorbing film: The infrared-absorbing film on the windows effectively blocks UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining a pleasant temperature even during warm suer days.),"

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                Massage Seats
                -
                Front
                Memory Function Seats
                Front
                Front
                One Touch Operating Power Window
                Driver's Window
                All
                Autonomous Parking
                -
                Full
                Drive Modes
                5
                -
                Glove Box Light
                -
                Yes
                Idle Start Stop System
                -
                Yes
                Drive Mode Types
                ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE
                -
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                -
                Cup Holders
                Front Only
                -
                Heated Seats
                Front Only
                -
                Air Conditioner
                -
                Yes
                Heater
                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
                -
                No
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
                -
                Yes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
                Front
                Front
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
                YesYes
                Interior
                Leather SeatsYes
                -
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
                -
                Yes
                Glove Box
                -
                Yes
                Interior Lighting
                -
                Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
                Additional Features

                "Door sill finishers with M designation,Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino,BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite,Vehicle key with exclusive M lettering,BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Floor mats in Velour,Glass application CraftedClarity for interior elements,3rd Row seats fully foldable into floor of luggage compartment and dividable by 50:50,M Leather steering wheel including multifunction buttons, an M badge, steering wheel rim in leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with black stitching and contoured thumb rests,Power socket (12 V) 1x centre console front, centre console rear, luggage compartment on righ,Effective reduction of noise level in the interior,Less noise in the interior created by wind and engine,A comfortably peaceful ambience,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display,Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality,iDrive Controller,Augmented View in touch display, 15 pre-defined selectable light designs, X7 illuminated trim element on dashboard, customizable with ambient light setting, Welcome Light Carpet

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                "Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features),"

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                Upholstery
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                Leather
                Exterior
                Available ColoursMineral White MetallicTanzanite Blue MetallicMineral WhiteCarbon Black MetallicDravit Grey MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetallicDravite Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire+3 MoreX7 ColoursSelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BluePolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLS Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable Headlamps
                -
                Yes
                Fog Lights Front
                Yes
                -
                Fog Lights Rear
                Yes
                -
                Rain Sensing Wiper
                YesYes
                Rear Window Wiper
                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
                YesYes
                Alloy Wheels
                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
                -
                Yes
                Sun Roof
                YesYes
                Side Stepper
                -
                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
                YesYes
                Projector Headlamps
                Yes
                -
                Cornering Foglamps
                -
                Yes
                Roof Rails
                YesYes
                Heated Wing Mirror
                Yes
                -
                LED DRLs
                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
                YesYes
                LED Taillights
                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
                YesYes
                Additional Features

                M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss

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                "MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"

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                Automatic Headlamps
                -
                Yes
                Fog Lights
                -
                Front
                Sunroof
                -
                Panoramic
                Boot Opening
                -
                Automatic
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
                -
                Yes
                Tyre Size
                285/45 R21
                -
                Tyre Type
                Radial & Tubeless
                Tubeless
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                9
                10
                Driver Airbag
                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearYesYes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
                -
                Yes
                Traction ControlYesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
                YesYes
                Rear Camera
                -
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
                -
                All Windows
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
                YesYes
                Sos Emergency Assistance
                -
                Yes
                Blind Spot Monitor
                -
                Yes
                Blind Spot Camera
                Yes
                -
                Geo Fence Alert
                -
                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
                Yes
                -
                Hill Assist
                YesYes
                360 View Camera
                YesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
                -
                Yes
                Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
                -
                Yes
                Advance Internet
                Live Location
                -
                Yes
                Remote Immobiliser
                -
                Yes
                Engine Start Alarm
                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Status Check
                -
                Yes
                Digital Car Key
                -
                Yes
                Hinglish Voice Commands
                -
                Yes
                Navigation With Live Traffic
                -
                Yes
                E-Call & I-Call
                -
                Yes
                Google / Alexa Connectivity
                -
                Yes
                SOS Button
                -
                Yes
                Over Speeding Alert
                -
                Yes
                In Car Remote Control App
                -
                Yes
                Remote AC On/Off
                -
                Yes
                Remote Door Lock/Unlock
                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop
                -
                Yes
                Remote Boot Open
                -
                Yes
                Inbuilt APPs
                -
                MBUX
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
                -
                Yes
                USB And Auxiliary Input
                Yes
                -
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                YesYes
                Wifi Connectivity
                Yes
                -
                Touchscreen
                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
                14.9
                -
                Android Auto
                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
                16
                13
                Rear Entertainment System
                -
                Yes
                Additional Features

                BMW Gesture Control, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, Drive Recorder, Anti-Theft Recorder, Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view

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                "Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile), Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multimedia system, Hard-Disc Navigation(Hard-Disc navigation,2D and 3D map display, MBUX voice assistant to input data and start route guidance, even understanding everyday language, online connectivity, map data is updated as needed and automatically via the mobile network.), Smartphone integration (Wireless smartphone integration supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Display apps from selected third-party providers, Access to current software and data e.g. for navigation, traffic information, contact details, messaging, telephony, media, IP radio,User interface optimized for driving,Control of smartphone functions via voice control), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features,HDMI or Bluetooth via mobile device, tablet or laptop. It Has touch and voice input both), Power closing (servo closing function pulls your doors gently and almost silently into the lock),"

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                Usb Ports
                YesYes
                Rear Touchscreen
                -
                Yes
                Rear Touch Screen Size
                -
                7.4 inch
                Speakers
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • BMW X7

                  • Strong road presence owing to its large size and sporty styling
                  • Generous cabin space makes it great for chauffeur-driven owners
                  • Rich interior quality and luxurious cabin design
                  • Punchy performance and sharp handling make it a joy to drive!
                  • Air suspension offers good ride comfort over different road conditions
                  • Loaded with features: Dual sunroofs, powered seats, 14.9-inch touchscreen with dial controller, 16-speaker Harman Kardon music system, heated and ventilated front seats

                  Mercedes-Benz GLS

                  • Still has a massive road presence
                  • Gets well-bolstered seats in the first and second row
                  • Packs a lot of tech with as many as five screens on board
                  • Powerful and well-refined engine options
                  • Offers quite a comfortable ride quality over all types of roads
                • BMW X7

                  • Missing rear seat amenities: No rear entertainment screen, no tablet or remote controller for rear passengers, no massage seats
                  • Seats offer average underthigh support for tall passengers
                  • No adaptive cruise control

                  Mercedes-Benz GLS

                  • Third-row seating is not the best for adults
                  • Some cabin design details could have been cleaner
                  • Limited usability of the boot with all rows occupied

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